TripAdvisor Reviews The Stadel Kolkata (Calcutta)

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... arrived at the Oberoi Grand. Wow! I think the staff were like, "WTF, this gal made a wrong turn" The gates opened, I was saluted, ushered in gently to sit on a couch, given a hot cloth and a wine glass of juice. My bags were taken upstairs to my upgraded room with balcony, I dropped onto the bed and let out a big sigh. In the room was TWO rolls of toilet paper, rose petals, free water, robes, slippers and a glorious shower. I sat by the pool, ...

... is the huge Victoria Memorial Hall, one of the last British built buildings in Calcutta, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria.

Before leaving Calcutta we enjoyed one final delicious curry. The food in India has definitely been a highlight for us, and pretty much every meal has been amazing. We've stayed vegetarian 95% of the time and luckily, both stayed fit and ...

... British about the whole thing, something we’ll have to get better at!

In the end a kindly man put us out of our misery by honestly telling us that any train to Darjeeling for Christmas would be “totally impossible” whilst shaking his head from side to side in a very Indian way that either seems to mean no or yes depending on context – we haven’t yet quite worked that one out.

... men taking dead chickens to market on their shoulders, one lot front and the other at his back. Our transfer guide said there are three things you need to have for driving licence in India, very good brakes, strong horn and good luck, they can have it all to themselves. Even had to do a detour around cows lying in the middle of the road. Some buses that passed us on the road to airport seemed to have their horn on all the time, sounded like a ...

... I've decided it's too long a way for this particular 'adventure motorcyclist' to go. I've still the entire coast to ride and think the sea breeze and coastal route will suit me much more. As a result I've turned around and am now spending the night about 80 kms north of kolkata. My latest plan is an early start and to try and be clear of the big city by mid ...